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Comprehensive Technical Report: CIBANO by OMICRON 1. Executive Summary CIBANO is a proprietary, multi-functional test system designed for the automated testing of medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) circuit breakers. Developed by OMICRON electronics, CIBANO integrates the functionalities of a micro-ohmmeter, a timing analyzer, a coil supply, and a motor operator into a single, portable device. Its primary differentiator is the ability to perform dynamic resistance measurement (DRM) and motor signature analysis , enabling deep condition assessment beyond standard timing and contact resistance tests. This report details its technical specifications, operational principles, applications, and comparative advantages.
2. Product Overview CIBANO is not a single unit but a modular system. The core unit is the CIBANO 500 , often supplemented by the CB-2 adapter for secondary injection tests and the CT Analyzer for current transformer testing. | Feature | Description | | :--- | :--- | | Manufacturer | OMICRON electronics (Austria/Global) | | Primary Use | Automated circuit breaker testing (mechanical & electrical) | | Key Integrations | Timing, micro-ohmmeter, coil supply, motor supply, DRM | | Portability | Rugged, IP65 rated (lid closed), ~15 kg (33 lbs) | | Connectivity | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, optional cellular (via OMICRON’s Test Universe) |
3. Core Technical Capabilities 3.1. Standard Breaker Tests
Static Contact Resistance (Micro-ohmmeter): cibano
Current output: DC up to 200 A (externally supported up to 600 A). Resistance range: 0.1 µΩ to 1 kΩ. Accuracy: ±0.1% of reading.
Dynamic Contact Resistance (DRM):
Simultaneously measures contact resistance while the breaker moves (open/close). Identifies arcing contact wear, contact misalignment, or pitting. Sample rate: Up to 1 MS/s (1 microsecond resolution). Comprehensive Technical Report: CIBANO by OMICRON 1
Timing Analysis:
12 analog/24 digital timing channels. Resolution: 0.1 ms (mechanical); electrical timing down to 1 µs. Supports main contacts, pre-insertion resistors, and grading capacitors.
Coil & Motor Supply:
Coil voltage: 20–300 V DC (programmable). Motor supply: 20–250 V AC/DC, up to 1000 W. Measures trip/close coil current profiles (inductance, peak current, dropout detection).
3.2. Advanced Diagnostic Features